Oxiana is a nice incense scent... I didn't think it was feminine or masculine, definitely unisex (androgynous really). Of their scents that I've tried, they seem to be less about smelling "pretty" and more about smelling "interesting," spare notes presented in minimalist (and sometimes grating) fashion rather than complex and smooth blends

Fumidus is a dirty, dry tobacco, whisky and wood. It smells like sitting in an armchair with a cigar in front of a lit fireplace. I'd suggest starting there. Acqua di Sale literally smells like the ocean... seaweed and salt air. Olibanum smells like... olibanum. It's rendered very sheer and soft. Aquae Nobilis is a nice dry masculine geranium, green and soft.

5th January 2012, 11:28 PM

hednic

Re: Profumum

Of the ones I've tried, haven't one I liked yet.

5th January 2012, 11:52 PM

Trebor

Re: Profumum

Quote:

Originally Posted by hednic

Of the ones I've tried, haven't one I liked yet.

Tut tut, tut... :rolleyesold:

I agree with alfarom, in that Profumum is very hit and miss, especially given the price. Maybe you could tell us what notes you like and dislike, as well as how unisex you're prepared to go. For example, they have a few of vanilla-centric offerings - would that interest you? Do you like florals?

Good questions Trebor asks, and I'll beat him to the Vanitas recommendation. Santalum is one of my fave sandalwoods.

6th January 2012, 12:13 AM

trex57

Re: Profumum

I love Fumidus and Ambra Aurea. Sadly, the price point is way too high (for me)

6th January 2012, 01:03 AM

DuNezDeBuzier

Re: Profumum

At least 2 bn'rs have Profumum up ====> splits forum.

6th January 2012, 01:08 AM

cologne connoisseur

Re: Profumum

I am a big fan of their Antico Caruso. Not a fragrance with much complexity, but if you like its main ingredients, you will really enjoy it.

6th January 2012, 05:07 PM

Jardanel

Re: Profumum

I've been tempted more than once to fall for their Acqua Viva. And then there's their Neroli. Not that I don't own a surfeit of lemony and orange blossomy frags already. But there is a special something about those two - and if I had a big honking bottle with a spray (instead of a samp vial), I could thoroughly investigate just what it is.

6th January 2012, 09:39 PM

Trebor

Re: Profumum

Quote:

Originally Posted by funraiser18

Good questions Trebor asks, and I'll beat him to the Vanitas recommendation.

Ha, ha! I decided to refrain from mentioning Vanitas on this occasion.

6th January 2012, 10:11 PM

dollars&scents

Re: Profumum

Arso - incense, suede and smoke ...

6th January 2012, 10:15 PM

petruccijc

Re: Profumum

Quote:

Originally Posted by hednic

Of the ones I've tried, haven't one I liked yet.

Which ones have you tried?

6th January 2012, 10:29 PM

Tonyprince

Re: Profumum

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfarom

I find this brand to be quite erratic. They range from outstanding compositions to total craps. My favorites so far are...

This would be my list if you add Fumidus (smokey scotch and vetiver). Oh, and Thundra (mint, mushrooms and patchouli).

6th January 2012, 11:45 PM

ziffy321

Re: Profumum

I loved the old formulation of Santalum (dark juice) but not sure about the new clear one. It's still nice and I may eventually purchase it but not as nice as the old.

7th January 2012, 12:03 AM

BL'eauOG

Re: Profumum

I would start with Ambra Aurea and Fumidus ;)

7th January 2012, 05:35 AM

Buzzlepuff

Re: Profumum

My favorites from Profumum are these. I have owned others too, but find I tire of them quickly. Their fantastic ingredients smell really wonderful but for the most part many of them lack complexity and development. Although ARSO keeps me fascinated all day long.

Arso - campfire smoke and tar leather - by far my favorite in the line!Aqua Viva - lemons - pure refreshment for the skinNeroli - A very nice neroli woodPatchouly - an excellent patch - one of the very bestAmbra Aurea - I love this amber. It is thick, not too sweet, very rich but kind of dry - but it seems to me it doesn't age well. I have smelled some bottles that smell positively off after sitting on the shelf for a year or more so that has kept me from an investment in this wonderful elixir. The notes suggest real ambergris (grey amber?) is used and I know that ambergris can start to smell sour after a while - maybe that's it.